South Delhi for heritage lovers

Crumbling palaces, medieval tombs, picturesque lakes and stepwells, an iconic victory tower and a grand old fort—south Delhi is dotted with numerous heritage sites that transport you into the past. Start with a visit to the Qutab Minar complex, which contains the 13th-century victory tower that defines Delhi's skyline, as well as the city's earliest Sultanate monuments. The nearby Mehrauli Archaeological Park houses a series of stepwells, tombs and mosques, and is close to the palaces of Jahaz Mahal and Zafar Mahal. The picturesque Hauz Khas complex lies on the banks of an artificial lake and is adjacent to the hip market named after it. In contrast, the 14th-century Tughlaqabad fort is mostly isolated, but deserves a visit for its grandeur. The impressive architecture of these historic buildings—and the stories and legends behind each of them—are guaranteed to leave you charmed.

​Built during the Lodi period, Jahaz Mahal literally means ‘ship palace—a reference to its location on the edge of the Hauz-i-Shamsi water tank in Mehrauli. According to a local legend, the 13th-century sultan of Delhi I...more

One of the last Mughal palaces in Delhi, Zafar Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Akbar Shah II in the early 19th century near the dargah of the Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki in south Delhi’s Mehrauli. Soon after, i...more

Both imposing and desolate, the Tughlaqabad fort lies in Delhi’s southern periphery. It was built by sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in 1321-23 AD to protect the city from Mongol invasions, but was soon abandoned after his de...more

Once you’re done exploring the designer shops, restaurants and bars situated in the nooks and crannies of the Hauz Khas Village market, venture just beyond and through an old iron gate to be transported into another era....more

Tucked inside in an urban village and several residential colonies in south Delhi, this charming complex is believed to contain the ruins of the palace built by the 14th-century ruler Muhammad bin Tughlaq. The visiting M...more

Situated near the Qutub Minar compelx, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park encloses a series of tombs, palaces, step-wells and ruins spanning the Sultanate, Mughal and British periods. Overlooked by most tourists, it’s wort...more

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South Delhi for heritage lovers

Crumbling palaces, medieval tombs, picturesque lakes and stepwells, an iconic victory tower and a grand old fort—south Delhi is dotted with numerous heritage sites that transport you into the past. St...